Members of the West Orange-Stark football team carry the casket of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett Jr. to his final resting place in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Members of the West Orange-Stark football team carry the casket of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett Jr. to his final resting place in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Members of the West Orange-Stark football team huddle up before laying to rest fallen teammate, quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Members of the West Orange-Stark football team huddle up before laying to rest fallen teammate, quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

At the Carol A."Butch" Thomas Educational Support Center, Central football players release 12- balloons in honor of West Orange-Stark quarterback Reggie Garrett who died after collapsing on the sidelines at a West Orange-Stark High School and Jasper High School varsity football game. Friday, September 24, 2010
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At the Carol A."Butch" Thomas Educational Support Center, Central football players release 12- balloons in honor of West Orange-Stark quarterback Reggie Garrett who died after collapsing on the sidelines at a ... more

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The West Orange-Stark football team holds hands during the funeral service for star quarterback, Reggie Garrett Jr. in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Garrett collapsed on the sidelines during a game against Jasper High School, Friday, September 17th, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

The West Orange-Stark football team holds hands during the funeral service for star quarterback, Reggie Garrett Jr. in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Garrett collapsed on the sidelines during a game ... more

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Hundreds of friends and family members gathered to pay their final respects to West Orange-Stark Quarterback, Reggie Garrett Jr. in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Hundreds of friends and family members gathered to pay their final respects to West Orange-Stark Quarterback, Reggie Garrett Jr. in Orange, TX, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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West Orange-Stark players begin their first practice since teammate Reggie Garrett's death with a prayer on Monday. Players also took time to motivate each other and reflect on their former teammate. Guiseppe Barranco/The Enterprise less

West Orange-Stark players begin their first practice since teammate Reggie Garrett's death with a prayer on Monday. Players also took time to motivate each other and reflect on their former teammate. Guiseppe ... more

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The WO-S team wears wrist bands in memory of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

The WO-S team wears wrist bands in memory of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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WO-S's Bryce Crew affectionately pats Mark Roberts, who is wears the jersy of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr in honor of his memory before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

WO-S's Bryce Crew affectionately pats Mark Roberts, who is wears the jersy of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr in honor of his memory before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in ... more

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A banner on the Kirbyville side honors fallen WO-S fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

A banner on the Kirbyville side honors fallen WO-S fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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A group of LC-M students sit in the stands wearing t-shirt honoring fallen WO-S quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

A group of LC-M students sit in the stands wearing t-shirt honoring fallen WO-S quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. ... more

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Fans arrive to see the first game following the loss of fallen WO-S quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Fans arrive to see the first game following the loss of fallen WO-S quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Members of the WO-S football team lock arms before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Members of the WO-S football team lock arms before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Fans wearing t-shirts honoring fallen WO-S quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. order snacks from the concession stand at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Fans wearing t-shirts honoring fallen WO-S quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. order snacks from the concession stand at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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The WOS Mustangs wear the number of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett on thier helmuts during the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

The WOS Mustangs wear the number of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett on thier helmuts during the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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West Orange-Stark students honored the late senior quarterback Reggie Garrett by naming him Homecoming King at the homecoming pep rally on Friday. Garrettís parents, mother JoAnn Parkinson and father Reginald Garrett Sr., were presented his crown. photo provided by Meri Elen Jacobs less

West Orange-Stark students honored the late senior quarterback Reggie Garrett by naming him Homecoming King at the homecoming pep rally on Friday. Garrettís parents, mother JoAnn Parkinson and father Reginald ... more

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West Orange-Stark students honored the late senior quarterback Reggie Garrett by naming him Homecoming King at the homecoming pep rally on Friday. Garrettís parents, mother JoAnn Parkinson and father Reginald Garrett Sr., were presented his crown. photo provided by Jordan Darnall less

West Orange-Stark students honored the late senior quarterback Reggie Garrett by naming him Homecoming King at the homecoming pep rally on Friday. Garrettís parents, mother JoAnn Parkinson and father Reginald ... more

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A West Orange-Stark Mustangs jersey with Reggie Garrett's number 12 hangs outside Dan R. Hooks Stadium as part of a memorial to the WO-S quarterback who collapsed on the sidelines and died during a game last Friday. Wednesday. September 22, 2010. Valentino Mauricio/The Enterprise less

A West Orange-Stark Mustangs jersey with Reggie Garrett's number 12 hangs outside Dan R. Hooks Stadium as part of a memorial to the WO-S quarterback who collapsed on the sidelines and died during a game last ... more

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West Orange-Stark head football coach Dan Hooks speaks during the Reggie Garrett memorial service at West Orange-Stark High School. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

West Orange-Stark head football coach Dan Hooks speaks during the Reggie Garrett memorial service at West Orange-Stark High School. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Luminaries spell out 112% in the visitors stands during the Reggie Garrett memorial service at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Luminaries spell out 112% in the visitors stands during the Reggie Garrett memorial service at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Flags fly at half staff during the Reggie Garrett memorial service at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

Flags fly at half staff during the Reggie Garrett memorial service at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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A memorial marks the spot where quarterback, Reggie Garrett threw his last touchdown pass at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

A memorial marks the spot where quarterback, Reggie Garrett threw his last touchdown pass at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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A sign honoring WOS fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett hangs on the ramp leading from the fieldhouse to the field before the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

A sign honoring WOS fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett hangs on the ramp leading from the fieldhouse to the field before the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy ... more

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The WOS Mustangs wear rememberences of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett on thier wristbands and helmuts during the the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

The WOS Mustangs wear rememberences of fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett on thier wristbands and helmuts during the the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy ... more

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The WOS Mustangs prepare to take on Liberty before the fist half of the play off game at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

The WOS Mustangs prepare to take on Liberty before the fist half of the play off game at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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The WOS Mustangs link arms in the tunnel before the fist half of the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

The WOS Mustangs link arms in the tunnel before the fist half of the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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The WOS Mustangs touch a sign representing fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett before the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

The WOS Mustangs touch a sign representing fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett before the play off game against Liberty at Provost Umphrey Stadium at Lamar, Friday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Members of the WO-S team hold up the number 12 to honor fallen quarterback Reggie Garrett, Jr. before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

Members of the WO-S team hold up the number 12 to honor fallen quarterback Reggie Garrett, Jr. before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The ... more

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The WO-S team shares a moment of silence for fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

The WO-S team shares a moment of silence for fallen quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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The WO-S football team leaves the fieldhouse enroute to the Dan R. Hooks field before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. The team wears handtowels in their belt that honor recently fallen star quarterback, Reggie Garrett, Jr. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise less

The WO-S football team leaves the fieldhouse enroute to the Dan R. Hooks field before the game against Kirbyville at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. The team wears handtowels in their ... more

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WOS coach Dan R. Hooks watches the game against Kirbyville from the sidelines at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

WOS coach Dan R. Hooks watches the game against Kirbyville from the sidelines at West Orange-Stark High School in West Orange, Saturday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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Reggie Garrett Photo Provided By Garrett Family

Reggie Garrett Photo Provided By Garrett Family

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2010 IN REVIEW: Reggie Garrett

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The parents of Reggie Garrett wonder if more could have been done to save their son when he collapsed and died on a football field after he threw a touchdown pass to his best friend.

"More needed to be done as far as physicals and things of that nature because it's just the small things that they're checking for," said Garrett's mother, JoAnn Parkinson.

Garrett played quarterback for the West Orange-Stark football team. He died Sept. 17 soon after he collapsed on the sideline. He had thrown a touchdown pass to Mark Roberts and jogged to the sideline before he collapsed.

Community support after his death included the wearing of No. 12 decals on the backs of helmets as a representation of his jersey number. At least one player changed his uniform to No. 12 in Garrett's memory.

An autopsy released Nov. 17 determined Garrett died of an inherited heart condition.

"(The autopsy) gave me some kind of closure," Parkinson said. "I wanted to know what did it because it's not normal for some 17-year-old to pass away, not like that."